After viewing the Island this afternoon, it was confirmed that ALL 11 remaining nests have been washed away by TS Hanna. Thus, ending our wonderful monitoring season early.
Above is view at entrance where dunes got plowed down by storm surge.
Another view of the "new" entryway.
View looking toward jetty taken at entrance.
View from entrance looking toward Cherry Grove.
View from jetty looking toward Cherry Grove.
Distance marker #1 on edge of dune.
A picture of Nest #7 before the storm.
A photo of Nest #7 after Hanna - the stick approximates the location of the nest using GPS data.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS THIS SEASON!!
Karen Fuss
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